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Samsung Released Apr 2009 Discontinued

Samsung SGH-A657

Custom Operating system

1.4" Screen size

— Main camera

— Processor

128 MB Storage

1,420 mAh Battery

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MobileBurn

“The Samsung SGH-a657 from AT&T is not the most full-featured phone on the market, though its rugged build makes up for that slightly. The display is small, but bright, and the earpiece and speakerphone volumes are the loudest we've heard on a phone in a long time. Unfortunately, while our review unit stood up to plenty of physical abuse, including a game of fetch with a large dog, it did not fare as well with water.The proprietary data connection and audio port are frustrating, specifically since neither a USB cable nor headphones were included in the sales package. But at least the battery life of the device was great. Overall, we at MobileBurn.com give the Samsung SGH-a657 from AT&T a Recommended rating, and suggest that this wouldn't be the phone to take swimming.”

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Specifications

Full specs

Overview

Released Apr 2009

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Storage 128 MB

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Regions USA, Canada

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Warranty 1 Year

Accessories AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery

Software & Support

OS Custom

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Display

Type Color

Technology LCD (TFT)

Size 1.4"

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Colors 262k

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DC Dimming

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Secondary Display

Secondary Display Unknown

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Camera — Main

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Flash No

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Video Formats 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4

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Camera — Front

Front Camera Unknown

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Performance

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Storage 128 MB

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Battery

Capacity 1,420 mAh

Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Removable Unknown

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth 2.0

Bluetooth Profiles A2DP

Bluetooth Codecs SBC

USB Type Micro-USB 2.0

USB OTG Unknown

USB Speed —

NFC Unknown

Infrared

Headset Jack 2.5mm

Mobile Hotspot

GPS Unknown

GPS Type —

UWB

Satellite —

Memory Expansion Unknown

Expansion Type MicroSD

Expansion Capacity 8MB

Cellular

Networks GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA

3G MHz

850 1900

2G MHz

850 900 1800 1900

Data —

VoLTE Unknown

WiFi Calling Unknown

Physical SIM Yes

Dual SIM Unknown

eSIM

Push to Talk Unknown

Data Tethering Unknown

Design & Build

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Colors Black with silver accents

Dimensions 11.5 × 5.2 × 2.0

Weight 123g

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Water Resistance Unknown

Fingerprint Sensor Unknown

Rugged Design

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Audio

External Speakers No

Noise Cancellation Unknown

Dolby Atmos

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Input & Navigation

Touchscreen

Navigation Type D-pad

Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric

Home Key Unknown

Sleep/Wake Key Unknown

External Volume Unknown

Safety

SAR Head —

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Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown

TTY/TDD Unknown

Additional Information

Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, AIM, Yahoo, Windows Live
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 1000
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: –
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: –
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Timer, Calculator, Currency Converter, Weather, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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What people actually want to know

When was the Samsung SGH-A657 released?

The Samsung SGH-A657 was released on April 10, 2009.

How long does the battery last on the Samsung SGH-A657?

The Samsung SGH-A657 has a 1,420 mAh battery.

Does the Samsung SGH-A657 have a headphone jack?

Yes, the Samsung SGH-A657 has a 2.5mm headphone jack.

Where can I get support for the Samsung SGH-A657?

Visit Samsung's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.

Where can I download the Samsung SGH-A657 manual?

You can view and download the Samsung SGH-A657 manual on our dedicated manual page.

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